Music Trivia Questions

50+ music trivia questions with answers — from pop hits to rock legends, ideal for workplace quiz nights.

1. 1.Which band released the album 'Abbey Road'?

   The Rolling StonesThe BeatlesPink FloydThe Who
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   ✅ The Beatles

2. 2.Who is known as the 'Queen of Pop'?

   Whitney HoustonMariah CareyMadonnaCher
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   ✅ Madonna

3. 3.Which instrument does a percussionist NOT typically play?

   Snare drumTimpaniOboeXylophone
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   ✅ Oboe

4. 4.What was Elvis Presley's hometown?

   NashvilleMemphisAtlantaNew Orleans
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   ✅ Memphis

5. 5.Which song starts with 'Is this the real life?'

   We Will Rock YouBohemian RhapsodyStairway to HeavenHey Jude
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   ✅ Bohemian Rhapsody

6. 6.How many strings does a violin have?

   4567
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   ✅ 4

7. 7.Which artist released the album '1989'?

   AdeleTaylor SwiftKaty PerryLorde
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   ✅ Taylor Swift

8. 8.Beyoncé was a member of which group before going solo?

   TLCDestiny's ChildSpice GirlsFifth Harmony
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   ✅ Destiny's Child

9. 9.Which composer wrote 'The Four Seasons'?

   BachMozartVivaldiBeethoven
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   ✅ Vivaldi

10. 10.What does 'forte' mean in music?

    SlowLoudSoftFast
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    ✅ Loud

11. 11.Which genre originated in New Orleans?

    JazzCountryReggaeTechno
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    ✅ Jazz

12. 12.Who sang 'Purple Rain'?

    PrinceMichael JacksonRick JamesLionel Richie
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    ✅ Prince

13. 13.Which country gave the world ABBA?

    NorwayDenmarkSwedenFinland
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    ✅ Sweden

14. 14.What is the best-selling album of all time?

    ThrillerBack in BlackThe Dark Side of the MoonRumours
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    ✅ Thriller

15. 15.Which rapper's real name is Marshall Mathers?

    Jay-ZEminemSnoop DoggDr. Dre
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    ✅ Eminem

16. 16.A 'cappella' music is performed how?

    With piano onlyWithout instrumentsIn an opera houseAt double speed
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    ✅ Without instruments

17. 17.Which festival is held annually in Glastonbury?

    FilmMusicFoodComedy
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    ✅ Music

18. 18.Who wrote the 'Star-Spangled Banner' lyrics?

    Francis Scott KeyIrving BerlinWoody GuthrieJohn Philip Sousa
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    ✅ Francis Scott Key

19. 19.Which band's logo features a tongue and lips?

    The BeatlesRolling StonesAC/DCKiss
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    ✅ Rolling Stones

20. 20.What is a group of musicians playing together called?

    ChorusEnsembleRecitalOctave
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    ✅ Ensemble